Role Context

At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India, engineering excellence must be supported by robust governance, responsible environmental stewardship, and uncompromising safety standards. As the organization continues to expand its R&D capabilities, it is critical that Environment, Health & Safety principles are embedded into the operating DNA of our engineering and corporate functions.

The EHS Manager within Corporate Quality plays a pivotal role in ensuring that EHS management systems are not only compliant but strategically integrated into the organization’s quality and operational framework. The role acts as a central enabler of risk transparency, regulatory assurance, and sustainability alignment, ensuring that teams can innovate and operate in a safe, responsible, and environmentally conscious manner.

This position requires a leader who can translate EHS standards into practical governance mechanisms, influence stakeholders across functions, and strengthen the organization’s safety and environmental culture.

Key Responsibilities

1. EHS Governance & Management System Leadership

• Own and drive the design, deployment, and continual improvement of the EHS Management System aligned with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Ensure integration of EHS governance within the Corporate Quality framework and organizational processes.
• Lead certification readiness, surveillance audits, and internal compliance assessments.
• Establish a structured management review and performance monitoring mechanism for EHS.

2. Risk, Compliance & Assurance

• Ensure compliance with Indian statutory requirements, corporate policies, and global Daimler standards related to environment, health, and safety.
• Lead systematic risk identification, hazard assessment, and environmental impact evaluation across R&D operations.
• Provide oversight for incident investigation, root cause analysis, and preventive actions.

3. Strategic Advisory to Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on EHS risks, compliance posture, and improvement opportunities.
• Provide data-driven insights and dashboards on EHS performance and risk exposure.
• Support leadership decisions with proactive risk mitigation strategies.

4. Culture & Organizational Capability

• Strengthen organizational EHS culture by promoting accountability, awareness, and leadership engagement.
• Design and deploy training programs and communication initiatives that enhance EHS maturity across teams.
• Enable cross-functional collaboration to embed safety-by-design and sustainability thinking within engineering operations.

5. Environmental Sustainability Integration

• Support initiatives that enhance environmental performance and sustainability outcomes, including resource efficiency, waste reduction, and emissions management.
• Ensure alignment of environmental management practices with global sustainability objectives.

Candidate Profile

Education (Mandatory)

• Master’s degree or Equivalent in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, or related EHS discipline.
• Additional certifications in ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 Lead Auditor or Implementer.

Experience

• 10–15 years of relevant experience in EHS management, preferably within GCC, automotive, engineering, manufacturing, or R&D environments.
• Proven experience in implementing and managing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Experience in organizational EHS governance, audits, and regulatory compliance.

Critical Capabilities

Domain Expertise

• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
• EHS regulatory frameworks and compliance management
• Risk assessment, incident investigation, and preventive systems

Leadership Attributes

• Exceptional communication and influencing capability across diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to operate with strategic perspective and systems thinking.
• Strong structured problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Capability to engage effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.